When is a disabled handler a disabled handler?

If you have any impairment/s (medical condition/s), that you feel substantially impacts on the training and handling of your dog/s, you’re a disabled handler.
N.B. Only 3% of disabled people are wheelchair users.  Impairments can be visible, hidden; physical, sensory, psychological and/or learning.

What about short term medical conditions?

If this substantially affects your training and handling of your dog/s, for the length of your short term medical condition you are a disabled handler.

Do I have to contest the trophy/s to take part in the league?

No, any disabled handler, whether a member of the association or not, can contest any or all of the trophy/s simply by registering at the relevant show.  To take part in the league, simply register, points from most shows and classes (KC, UKA, BAA, Independent) are all eligible.

Does it cost anything to join the Association?

No, but a small donation toward administration costs will be gratefully received.  Please make cheques payable to: Philippa Armstrong c/o 63 Fairfax Road, Farnborough. Hants.  GU14 8JR

What is the difference between ‘Best Overall Disabled Handler’ Trophies and Para-Agility?

The Best Overall Disabled Handler Trophies are contested by disabled handlers in Open competition, Para-Agility is separate - parallel competition.

Do you really think disabled handlers can compete equally in open competition?

We think what happens is, G1/Beginner disabled handlers are thought of first and foremost as disabled, whereas G7/Champ disabled handlers and/or those with hidden impairments, are thought of first and foremost as skilled handlers.